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Commoner in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Commoner
Not all heroes are nobles or trained warriors. Sometimes, fate smiles upon the most unexpected people. You were a commoner; a farmer, a baker, or simply a villager. But then, on a day that seemed like any other, something happened that changed your life completely. There may have been an attack on your homestead or you may have found an unknown artifact that emanated an unholy aura. Whatever it was, everything was turned upside down and you left your steady life behind.
Features
Common Knowledge
You used to be an ordinary person with an ordinary life; one that consisted of doing work and spending the rest of the time with a small community in a settlement. You can thus recognize whether a place is for the commoner or not when you go to a new place. You also have no trouble socializing with the common folk who immediately recognize you as one of their own. This means, while some people trust you at first sight, some don’t so much as give you a second glance, thinking you’re just a member of the community.Suggested Characteristics
Commoners are people who can do all kinds of jobs; farming, baking, trading, husbandry; basically all occupations you would expect to find in a town or a village. Most are humble and honest, but there are always those who want more.
Traits
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always want to be around my friends. |
| 2 | Sometimes, I hate my life. I think a common life is better than adventure. |
| 3 | I don’t care about money as long as I’m having a good time. |
| 4 | I don’t like to hurt animals. I love them all. |
| 5 | I like to talk to people and learn about them. |
| 6 | Being in the wild makes me feel free. |
| 7 | I can be very nitpicky. |
| 8 | Bringing a smile to others’ faces, brings a smile to my own. |
Ideal
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Benevolent. I would help anyone that needs me. (Good) |
| 2 | Liberation. Life as a commoner can be hard. I must find a way to make their lives better. (Good) |
| 3 | Hero. Anyone can be a hero, as long as they are just and good-willed. (Good) |
| 4 | Freedom. I took life one day at a time just to survive. Now, I’ll live my life to the fullest. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Revenge. One day, I will be more than a commoner. The nobles who made us suffer will pay for their insolence with their lives. (Any) |
| 6 | Welfare. No matter what, everyone deserves to be happy. I will make sure that the lives of commoners are just as joyful as that of the rulers. (Good) |
Bond
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a duty to my homestead. I must always think of their well-being. |
| 2 | I left my family behind when I became an adventurer. I miss them a lot. |
| 3 | I have an item that reminds me of who I was. I always keep it with me. |
| 4 | I was shunned from my home because of something I did. I must clear my name. |
| 5 | I have a strong sense of discipline; a keepsake from my former life. |
| 6 | I am searching for a purpose that could add meaning to my life. |
Flaw
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I like to hoard my treasure and don’t like to share it. |
| 2 | Sometimes I feel ashamed about being a commoner, so I lie about my past. |
| 3 | I am quick to trust people because I think there’s goodness in everyone. |
| 4 | I take pleasure in punishing those who oppose me. |
| 5 | I secretly believe I’m above all commoners, since I’m no longer one of them. |
| 6 | I have an addiction. |
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